American Diamond - Neil Diamond Tribute
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AMERICAN DIAMOND featuring JAMES MANNING AS
NEIL DIAMOND Tribute Bio
The American Diamond
The Ultimate Neil Diamond Experience
The American Diamond is a diverse musical cover band, honoring the legendary icon Neil Diamond to bring all Diamond fans together to celebrate his music.
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Come sing and dance with us at the ultimate Neil Diamond experience with The American Diamond. Featuring his greatest hits, The American Diamond is a diverse musical cover band, honoring the legendary icon Neil Diamond to bring all Diamond fans together to celebrate his music.
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JT Manning
Lead Vocals
Manning has shared the stage with platinum artists including Leon Russell, Loverboy, Marshall Tucker Band, John Michael Montgomery, and Grammy Award winning LeAnn Womack. His frequent appearances in venues such as House of Blues, The Coach House, Saban Theatre and the world famous Whiskey a Go Go on Sunset Boulevard have earned Manning a growing, loyal and passionate following.
Most recently, Manning has had the opportunity to work with acclaimed singer/song writer and producer Brett Boyett, who’s recent credits include Executive producer & Writer to the Soundtrack for the 2018 feature Film “Forever My Girl” in addition to writing and producing credits for Cassadee Pope’s Billboard top hit “I Am Invincible”.
He now acts as the lead singer for The American Diamond.
Scott Felton
Guitarist
Originally from New Hampshire and a graduate of McNally Smith College of Music, Scott Felton’s musical journey took him to Los Angeles in 2002 where he quickly became established as an in demand sideman for a wide variety of local bands and artists including Hollywood U2, Goldrush Country, The Joseph John Band, Rodeo Drive, Southbay Country, Just Dave Band, The Hollywood Wranglers, Jake Parr, Dean Kalogris, Highway Starr, Casual Encounters Karaoke, Acoustic DnA, The Rocketmen, 33 Thunder, In The Red, Anthem Road, and I Want My 80s as well as national country artist Hollywood Yates. Scott has also had the honor of opening for many national artists as well including David Allan Coe, Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, Kix Brooks, Parmalee, Justin Moore, Phil Vassar, Eddie Money, The Bay City Rollers, Sonny Ledfurd, Josh Thompson, Eden’s Edge, John Pardi, and Charlie Worsham, Luke Combs and Bow Wow Wow.
Scott acts as the lead guitarist for The American Diamond.
Giorgio Tupanjanin
Bassist
A graduate of the LA College of Music, Giorgio Tupanjanin is a well-respected player who has recorded and performed with a myriad of artists, including the much revered jazz-fusion guitarist, Frank Gambale.
His interest in diverse areas of the music industry has led him to assume various roles as a producer and composer for the artists he has collaborated with as well as a writer of creative theme music for television, independent, and industrial films.
At heart, Giorgio sees himself as a “principal” bassist.
Marc Gumberg
Keyboardist
Marc has played piano and keyboards on projects with Alvin Taylor, Reggie McBride, Aalon, and Steve Beckmeier, and has written songs with Michael Fitzhugh, Mitchel Delevie, Tom Lowe, and Sonya Hensley. C’est La Baby is on Sonya’s Album “The Essential” now streaming on Pandora.
After attending Pepperdine University on a music scholarship, Grove School of Music, and UCLA, Marc started out working for Aaron Spelling Productions as a music copyist, arranger, orchestrator and trumpet player. He worked on shows such as Love Boat, Dynasty, Matt Houston, & Hart to Hart. He then moved on to playing lead trumpet for Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and NCL, as well as working as arranger and solo piano player .
With over 20 years of experience as a musician, composer, arranger, and songwriter, Marc has also worked in TV & film for Warner Bros. Disney & Sony. Marc has written songs for albums such as Sonya Hensley, The Essential. Tom Lowe, Live.
Although skilled in multiple instruments, Marc plays the keyboard for The American Diamond.
Bobby Ruggiero
Drummer
QUALIFICATIONS
Over 30 years Professional Ex. Touring-Producing-Recording-Shows-and Production as Drummer/Musical Director/Producer.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of music degree: Cal State University Northridge
CREDITS:
VAN MORRISON: DRUMMER Full time 2004-2023
SAM BUTERA: 1995 until 2004. DRUMMER/MUSICAL DIRECTOR KEELY SMITH: August 1995 until May 1996 Las Vegas.
BEAU BRUMMELS: 1993-1994
OTHER CREDITS & SESSIONS INCLUDE: NATALIE COLE, TOM JONES, LEE GREENWOOD. TONY ORLANDO. GEORGE BURNS. ALLEN & ROSSI. DON RICKLES. JIMMY SMITH. AL HURT. DEAN MARTIN & THE GOLD DIGGERS
ENDORSEMENTS
AQURIAN DRUM HEADS: DUALIST PEDALS: HEAD HUNTER DRUM STICKS: MANELY: EMPERICAL LABS:
RECORDING
DISNEY STUDIOS: Half Time music for Super Bowl
SONY RECORDS: Various sound track and motion picture SAM BUTERA: Wildest band: Whole world loves Italians VAN MORRISON:
ASTRAL WEEKS LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
KEEP IT SIMPLE
THREE CHORDS AND THE TRUTH
RE-WORKING THE CATALOGUE
GREG PICCOLO: Homage CD. (JAZZ-BLUES)
COLIN JAMES: Little Big Band 3
NATIONAL JINGELS: Dodge Chrysler. Coors Beer. Caesars Casino. MANY OTHERS
TV & VIDEO
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ASTRAL WEEKS LIVE VAN MORRISON THE TONIGHT SHOW with JAY LENO. VM
REGIS PHILBIN SHOW VM
JIMMY FALON
BBC: VAN MORRISON CYPRUS AVE 70TH BIRTHDAY.
HBO: MARTY ALLEN & STEVE ROSSI 25th Anniversary show BBC: JULES HOLLAND SHOW. London W/Van Morrison FOX TELIVISION: RIP TAYLOR Show.
LOVEBOAT SERRIES: Various Episodes
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